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enhttp://kbia.org/feeds/term/1130/rss.xmlUpon Higher Ed Budget Signing, Undergrad Tuition at Missouri Public Schools to Stay Flathttp://kbia.org/post/upon-higher-ed-budget-signing-undergrad-tuition-missouri-public-schools-stay-flat
<p></p><p>JEFFERSON CITY -&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; letter-spacing: 0.08px; line-height: 1.75em; word-spacing: 0.4px;">Gov. Jay Nixon chose Missouri State University as his venue to sign the Fiscal Year 2017 higher education budget into law Wednesday.</span></p>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:32:58 +0000Scott Harvey89731 at http://kbia.orgUpon Higher Ed Budget Signing, Undergrad Tuition at Missouri Public Schools to Stay FlatBusiness Beat: Navigating Student Debt as a College Graduatehttp://kbia.org/post/business-beat-navigating-student-debt-college-graduate
<p></p><p></p>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:17:26 +0000Kara Tabor & Bita Eghbali & Siyu Lei89388 at http://kbia.orgBusiness Beat: Navigating Student Debt as a College GraduateMissouri Higher Education Commissioner Set to Retirehttp://kbia.org/post/missouri-higher-education-commissioner-set-retire
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">A top Missouri higher education official announced he's retiring next year.</p><p>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:44:51 +0000Associated Press71912 at http://kbia.orgMissouri Higher Education Commissioner Set to RetireMissouri selected for $2 million in grants to improve its higher educationhttp://kbia.org/post/missouri-selected-2-million-grants-improve-its-higher-education
<p>Governor Nixon announced Monday that the nonprofit group USA Funds will give Missouri $2 million in grants to improve its higher education system. This money will go towards improving the state’s higher education affordability and innovation.</p><p><span style="font-size: 13.63636302948px; line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Through a $1 million grant, USA Funds will help to expand the Missouri Innovation Campus initiative. This program establishes partnerships between high schools, community colleges, four-year colleges, universities and area businesses.</p><p>Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:32:25 +0000Pablo Gabilondo59623 at http://kbia.orgMissouri selected for $2 million in grants to improve its higher educationTwo UM campuses set fundraising recordshttp://kbia.org/post/two-um-campuses-set-fundraising-records
<p></p><p>The campuses of the University of Missouri-Columbia and University of Missouri-St. Louis have set new fundraising records.</p><p>UCSL Chancellor Thomas George says $31.2 million was raised during the 2013-14 fiscal year — $10 million better than the previous year's fundraising total. The donations helped create 70 new scholarships, contributed nearly $6 million for a new building for the business college and $2 million for the St. Louis Mercantile Library.</p>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:11:43 +0000Associated Press56991 at http://kbia.orgTwo UM campuses set fundraising recordsMissouri scholarship 'A-plus' program opening up to immigrant studentshttp://kbia.org/post/missouri-scholarship-plus-program-opening-immigrant-students
<p>The Missouri Department of Higher Education is opening up a community college scholarship program to young adults who were brought to the United States illegally as children.</p><p>That means students who qualify for the program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,&nbsp;will be able to trade tutoring hours for two years of tuition reimbursement through the A+ Scholarship Program.&nbsp;</p><p>The deferred action program is tied to an Obama administration initiative that started in 2012.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:05:39 +0000Elle Moxley55845 at http://kbia.orgMissouri scholarship 'A-plus' program opening up to immigrant studentsHigher ed performance based funding becomes Mo. lawhttp://kbia.org/post/higher-ed-performance-based-funding-becomes-mo-law
<p></p><p>Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation that enacts performance-based funding for Missouri's public universities and community colleges.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:41:12 +0000Associated Press54886 at http://kbia.orgHigher ed performance based funding becomes Mo. lawSTEM Degrees In Hand, International Students Face Uncertain Future http://kbia.org/post/stem-degrees-hand-international-students-face-uncertain-future
<img class="wysiwyg-asset-image-wrapper wide" data-caption="Yinzi Liu studies zebrafish embryos in a Washington University lab. " data-attribution="Credit Tim Lloyd / St.Thu, 15 May 2014 13:27:51 +0000Tim Lloyd52974 at http://kbia.orgSTEM Degrees In Hand, International Students Face Uncertain Future Westminster College to close Mesa campushttp://kbia.org/post/westminster-college-close-mesa-campus
<p>Westminster College announced it will be closing its campus in Mesa, Az. at the end of the spring semester. Westminster opened the campus last fall as a partnership with the city of Mesa. It was one of four higher education institutions that partnered with the city to help boost the city’s economic development.</p><p>Rob Crouse, director of Media and Public relations at Westminster College says due to competition, Westminster could not reach the necessary growth and demand.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:23:59 +0000Maggie Angst51858 at http://kbia.orgWestminster College to close Mesa campusNixon Cuts $22 Million In Education Funding, Says GOP Lawmakers Forced His Handhttp://kbia.org/post/nixon-cuts-22-million-education-funding-says-gop-lawmakers-forced-his-hand
<img class="wysiwyg-asset-image-wrapper inset" data-caption="" data-attribution="" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kwmu/files/styles/card_280/public/201404/Generic_Nixon_1-23-12_1.jpg" alt="" /><p>Because of a dispute over how much money to put in this year's supplemental budget, Gov. Jay Nixon has cut $22 million from public schools and higher education.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:12:32 +0000Marshall Griffin51162 at http://kbia.orgNixon Cuts $22 Million In Education Funding, Says GOP Lawmakers Forced His HandCampus sexual assaults are focus of McCaskill surveyhttp://kbia.org/post/campus-sexual-assaults-are-focus-mccaskill-survey
<p>Sen. Claire McCaskill says her staff is surveying college campuses to see what protections against sexual attacks are in place and how the institutions support assault victims.</p><p>McCaskill, a Democrat, told <a href="http://bit.ly/1mkuREi">The Kansas City Star </a>Thursday that she's determined to make college campuses safer for women. She says that could entail tying federal funding for colleges and universities to how well those institutions report rapes and deliver certain services to female students.</p>Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:00:02 +0000Associated Press49997 at http://kbia.orgCampus sexual assaults are focus of McCaskill surveyStudent claims Missouri college denied readmission because he is gayhttp://kbia.org/post/student-claims-missouri-college-denied-readmission-because-he-gay
<p>An honors-caliber college student says he was denied readmission to a Baptist school in Hannibal, Mo., because he's gay.</p><p>Twenty-year-old Chase Martinson of suburban St. Louis spent his first two years at Hannibal-LaGrange University. He temporarily withdrew in October due to illness but hoped to return in the fall.</p>Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:51:45 +0000Associated Press49996 at http://kbia.orgStudent claims Missouri college denied readmission because he is gayMo. House passes performance funding for colleges http://kbia.org/post/mo-house-passes-performance-funding-colleges
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">The Missouri House has passed legislation that would implement performance-based funding for public universities and community colleges.</p><p>Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:24:28 +0000Associated Press49543 at http://kbia.orgMo. House passes performance funding for colleges Bill would give universities extra funding for good performancehttp://kbia.org/post/bill-would-give-universities-extra-funding-good-performance
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Missouri senators have given first-round approval to legislation that would reward the state's four-year institutions for good performance with more funding.</p><p>Under the measure endorsed Tuesday, public universities would establish performance criteria. The criteria would be used to determine how much extra money the institutions get during years the state can afford to increase college funding.</p>Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:19:23 +0000The Associated Press48368 at http://kbia.orgBill would give universities extra funding for good performanceMo. lawmakers may fund university buildings http://kbia.org/post/mo-lawmakers-may-fund-university-buildings
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;"><font color="red">Missouri</font>&nbsp;lawmakers appear to agree with Gov. Jay Nixon that public&nbsp;<font color="red">colleges</font>&nbsp;and universities should get more money next year.</p>Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:16:53 +0000Associated Press47919 at http://kbia.orgMo. lawmakers may fund university buildings House committee considers adding a loan to Bright Flighthttp://kbia.org/post/house-committee-considers-adding-loan-bright-flight
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>A Missouri House committee is considering legislation to offer additional financial aid to persuade more top students to stay in the state after they graduate.</p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The legislation would add a forgivable loan of up to five thousand dollars per year to Missouri's Bright Flight scholarship. </span></p><p>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:13:47 +0000The Associated Press47315 at http://kbia.orgHouse committee considers adding a loan to Bright FlightNixon recommends hospital renovation for classeshttp://kbia.org/post/nixon-recommends-hospital-renovation-classes
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;"><font color="red">Missouri</font>&nbsp;Governor Jay Nixon is asking the Legislature for $10 million to renovate a hospital for classes at&nbsp;<font color="red">Lincoln</font>&nbsp;University.</p><p>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:18:05 +0000Associated Press46919 at http://kbia.orgNixon recommends hospital renovation for classesGov. Nixon announces education funding proposalhttp://kbia.org/post/gov-nixon-announces-education-funding-proposal
<p>Gov. Jay Nixon wants Missouri's universities to freeze undergraduate tuition next year while also proposing more state funding.</p><p>The governor says the budget he recommends next year will include an additional $36.7 million for public universities. The 5 percent funding increase would be distributed using a performance-based funding system.</p><p>Nixon announced the proposal Wednesday at Missouri State University in Springfield.</p><p>The governor called for a tuition freeze at four-year schools for Missouri undergraduates in the 2014-2015 academic year.</p>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:37:30 +0000Associated Press45134 at http://kbia.orgGov. Nixon announces education funding proposalNixon to raise higher education budget proposalhttp://kbia.org/post/nixon-raise-higher-education-budget-proposal
<p>Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says next year he will propose a higher education budget that is “substantially” higher than it has been in recent years. &nbsp;</p><p>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:13:01 +0000Marshall Griffin42496 at http://kbia.orgNixon to raise higher education budget proposalSE Mo. attorney appointed to higher ed board http://kbia.org/post/se-mo-attorney-appointed-higher-ed-board
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Gov. Jay Nixon has named an attorney from southeast Missouri to the state Coordinating Board for Higher Education.</p><p>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:03:15 +0000Associated Press39924 at http://kbia.orgSE Mo. attorney appointed to higher ed board MU anticipates fewer freshmen to enrollhttp://kbia.org/post/mu-anticipates-fewer-freshmen-enroll
<p>The University of Missouri is expecting fewer freshmen this fall as compared to last year.</p><p>A memo from Ann Korschgen, the university's vice provost for enrollment management, and Barbara Rupp, director of admissions, estimates freshman enrollment this fall at 6,165 based on current deposits. That's a drop of nearly 480 from last year.</p><p>The Columbia Daily Tribune <a href="http://bit.ly/13QLkq3">reports</a> that officials say the university has anticipated the drop in freshmen as the number of high school students in Missouri and the Midwest declines.</p>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:17:49 +0000Associated Press38673 at http://kbia.orgMU anticipates fewer freshmen to enrollNorthwest Missouri State adopts drug, alcohol amnesty policyhttp://kbia.org/post/northwest-missouri-state-adopts-drug-alcohol-amnesty-policy
<p>Northwest Missouri State University has adopted a policy allowing students to seek medical care for overuse of alcohol or drugs without fear of reprisal.</p><p>The Maryville Daily Forum <a href="http://bit.ly/14uEtoV">reports</a>&nbsp;the amnesty provision approved by the university's Board of Regents is meant to ensure that students get the care they need.</p>Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:16:09 +0000Associated Press38341 at http://kbia.orgNorthwest Missouri State adopts drug, alcohol amnesty policyWhy are college costs so high?http://kbia.org/post/why-are-college-costs-so-high
<p><strong>Watch the show and join the conversation on the<a href="http://intersectkbia.weebly.com/"> Intersection website.</a></strong>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:38:58 +0000Rehman Tungekar30142 at http://kbia.orgWhy are college costs so high?Mo. panel to release higher ed funding proposal http://kbia.org/post/mo-panel-release-higher-ed-funding-proposal
<p>A Missouri legislative committee is creating a new funding model for the state's public colleges and universities.</p><p>The Joint Committee on Education plans to release a detailed draft Monday at the state Capitol. The panel will accept public comment on the proposal until Feb. 11.</p><p>A recently approved state law requires development of a higher education funding formula similar to the one used for public school districts. Missouri now bases funding for colleges and universities largely on how much they've received in past years and how much money is available.</p>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:25:31 +0000Associated Press28295 at http://kbia.orgMo. panel to release higher ed funding proposal Why some higher ed schools could get more fundinghttp://kbia.org/post/why-some-higher-ed-schools-could-get-more-funding
<p></p><p>Missouri's public colleges and universities would get a funding increase under Gov. Jay Nixon's proposed budget. But not all of the institutions would be treated equally.</p><p>Nixon's proposed budget seeks to implement a performance funding plan that would reward some schools more than others for meeting goals in such things as student retention and graduation.</p>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:26:09 +0000Associated Press28015 at http://kbia.orgWhy some higher ed schools could get more fundingRecap: Governor Nixon delivers State of the State addresshttp://kbia.org/post/recap-governor-nixon-delivers-state-state-address
<p>Governor Jay Nixon pitched a nearly $26 billion budget to the state of Missouri during Monday night's State of the State Address. It includes spending increases for K-12 schools, higher education, and the proposed Medicaid expansion he’s been calling for since late November.</p>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:50:21 +0000Marshall Griffin27967 at http://kbia.orgRecap: Governor Nixon delivers State of the State addressEducation committee works on funding formula for higher educationhttp://kbia.org/post/education-committee-works-funding-formula-higher-education
<p>The Missouri legislative panel will hold its second of three higher education hearings Tuesday at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.</p><p>The legislature’s Joint Committee on Education is working to develop a funding formula that would divide state money given to higher education institutions. State Representative Mike Lair said he would like to see Missouri’s community colleges included in the new budget. But, he said the new budget’s success depends on cooperation from all office holders.</p>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:30:18 +0000Rachel Karcz23267 at http://kbia.orgEducation committee works on funding formula for higher educationMo. legislative panel focuses on higher ed fundinghttp://kbia.org/post/mo-legislative-panel-focuses-higher-ed-funding
<p>A panel of state lawmakers holds a hearing at the University of Central Missouri this week on creation of a funding formula for higher education institutions.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:17:37 +0000The Associated Press23229 at http://kbia.orgMo. legislative panel focuses on higher ed fundingMU to invest $2.5 million in online educationhttp://kbia.org/post/mu-invest-25-million-online-education
<p>The University of Missouri has decided to invest $2.5 million into its online education program to better cater to students’ needs.</p><p>The main reason for expansion? To reach out to new groups of students, according to Jim Spain, vice provost for undergraduate studies.</p><p>“We’re targeting students who can’t physically come to Columbia," he says. "So, it’s an effort to improve and increase accessibility.”</p><p>MU spokesperson Christian Basi says Mizzou Online will implement more degrees where students can do all their coursework online -- without ever entering a classroom.</p>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:51:25 +0000Tony Nochim20561 at http://kbia.orgMU to invest $2.5 million in online educationThe impact of college debthttp://kbia.org/post/impact-college-debt
<p><strong>Watch the show and join the conversation on the<a href="http://intersectkbia.weebly.com/"> Intersection website.</a></strong><a href="http://intersectkbia.weebly.com/">Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:52:20 +0000Rehman Tungekar19735 at http://kbia.orgThe impact of college debt